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Although renowned for its sunny beaches, Croatia does not make haste establishing long distance hiking trails. European long distance trails E6 and E7 are planned to run through Croatia, but hiking enthousiasts will find little more than a dotted line on the map to show where the trail is supposed to come.

So skip Croatia? No, certainly not. The country offers some outstanding mountain landscapes, with towering karst formations, white rocks in polished formations and deep crags. They are part of the Dinaric Alps and typical for Croatia. In between the limestone ranges are forests, and green slopes covered in snow until spring, when the crocuses start to bloom. This makes for some lovely walking, also because temperatures are still agreeable at this time of year. The mountains are not very high. Mount Croatia Dinara is the highest at 1831m, a large dry outcrop surrounded by wilderness.

Walking the mountains is a popular local pastime. The Croatians will tell you where to go and how to find the best mountain huts. There are numerous great 2- or 3-day hikes. Many trails are well kept and marked profusely in red and white. Most popular are the Velebit range, and Paklenica with its bizarre limestone rocks and peaks up to 1750m high.

Don't forget the Adriatic Sea coast with its many islands. These are easy to reach, often interconnected and differ considerably one from the other. Hiking Rab, Pag and Vis is fun, but beware: one hiker stepped on a landmine not long ago, so keep away from any military grounds. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, particularly in these low parts, because summer can get very hot. If you want to go in summer anyway, start out early and carry lots of drinking water.

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Website dedicated to hiking in Croatia. Looks promising, but the information offered is rather general in nature. Browse around, and you will find info on some national parks and mention of trails. It appears the website has not been updated since 2007.

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This guidebook describes 30 day walks on the islands of the Croatian Adriatic, ranging from short, easy coastal strolls to more challenging, full day outings over rocky ridges and summits, with spectacular views of the Dalmatian coast. Featuring routes on 14 Croatian islands, including the islands of Hvar and Mljet, as well as quieter islands.Read more

This guidebook describes 30 day walks on the islands of the Croatian Adriatic - an outstandingly beautiful landscape incredibly rich in history, wildlife and plants, and covered by a network of superb hiking trails. This guide covers 14 islands, including better-known places such as Hvar, Bra? and Mljet, as well as less-visited spots such as...Read more

This guidebook describes 30 day walks on the islands of the Croatian Adriatic, ranging from short, easy coastal strolls to more challenging, full day outings over rocky ridges and summits, with spectacular views of the Dalmatian coast. Featuring routes on 14 Croatian islands, including the islands of Hvar and Mljet, as well as quieter islands....Read more

Croatia in the Sunflower Landscapes guide series; exploring the best walking and touring possibilities in the region or area. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate and plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main...Read more

Rudolf Abraham’s Cicerone guide to Walking in Croatia is a comprehensive selection of walks in one of Europe’s increasingly popular walking destinations. Rising suddenly and spectacularly beyond the narrow ribbon of coastal cities and rocky beaches, the mountains of Croatia have much to recommend them as a walking destination. Ranging from...Read more

This handy guidebook contains detailed route descriptions for 19 day walks and 7 multi-day treks in Croatia's Dinaric Alps and the Croatian islands. The terrain varies from gently sloping hills to rugged tops and limestone crags. Each route is graded by difficulty ranging from very easy to difficult so there is a route to suit every ability.Read more

This handy guidebook contains detailed route descriptions for 19 day walks and 7 multi-day treks in Croatia's Dinaric Alps and the Croatian islands. The terrain varies from gently sloping hills to rugged tops and limestone crags. Each route is graded by difficulty ranging from very easy to difficult so there is a route to suit every ability.Read more

The Danube Cycle Route Part 4– the fourth, 570-km long section from Budapest via Osijek in Croatia to Belgrade – in an English language edition of Verlag Esterbauers’ Bikeline series, with detailed mapping at 1:75,000 highlighting the route and its variants, street plans for main cities, and extensive information conveyed by symbols indicating...Read more

The southernmost part of the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia including Dubrovnik on a detailed map at 1:100,000 from Freytag & Berndt with large icons indicating various facilities including campsites and beaches, ferry connections, etc.Coverage includes the islands of Mljet and Sipan, and the southern part of the Peljesac peninsula. The map shows...Read more

The coast of Croatia on detailed tourist maps from Freytag & Berndt prominently highlighting campsites and other facilities, as well as numerous places of interest. The whole coast with the islands, from Trieste in Italy to Herceg-Novi in Montenegro, is covered on six maps at 1:100,000. A separate map at 1:150,000 covers the Dalmatian coast...Read more

Dalmatian Coast South: Dubrovnik - Kotor – Ulcinj on a double-sided, detailed and GPS compatible map at 1:100,000 from Kompass, prominently highlighting places of interest and various facilities. Coverage extends southwards from Ploce to Ulcinj on Montenegro’s border with Albania and includes Podgorica and the resort of Sveti Stefan.Maps in...Read more

Popular recreational areas of Croatia on contoured and GPS compatible maps from the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, with excellent presentation of the terrain and highlighting for recommended hiking and/or cycling trails and various tourist facilities. The series covers islands on the country’s Adriatic coast and selected inland...Read more

The northern part of the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia from Opatija and Rijeka to, on the mainland, beyond Jablanac on a detailed, indexed map at 1:100,000 from Freytag & Berndt, with the regions to 10 best sights given multilingual descriptions in a booklet attached to the map cover, plus a street plan of central Rijeka. Coverage includes the...Read more

Dalmatian Coast Central: Šibenik - Split - Brac - Hvar - Korcula on a double-sided, detailed and GPS compatible map at 1:100,000 from Kompass, prominently highlighting places of interest and various facilities. Coverage extends southwards from Murter and Pirovac (north of Šibenik) to beyond Gradac on the mainland and includes the whole of...Read more

Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina Road Atlas from MairDumont in an A4 spiral-bound format, with 12 street plans and the publisher’s innovative system of providing peel-on/peel-off stickers for making selected locations more prominent when navigating. Road information includes motorway services, toll roads, seasonal closures, traffic...Read more

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia and Montenegro on a set of three double-sided, detailed and GPS compatible maps at 1:100,000 from Kompass. Combined coverage of the three maps extends from Rijeka to the Albanian border.The maps have contours at 40m intervals, enhanced by relief shading and spot heights. Road network includes unsurfaced country...Read more

The island of Lošinj on the Adriatic coast of Croatia on a double-sided, contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:25,000 from the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, highlighting hiking paths, including trails on the southern part of Cres and on the nearby islands of Unije, Susak and Ilovik.Contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading...Read more

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia around Zadar and the Kornati Islands on a detailed, indexed map at 1:100,000 from Freytag & Berndt with large icons indicating various facilities including campsites and beaches, ferry connections, etc.Coverage includes the islands of Kormat, Pasman Ugljan, Dugi Otok and the southern part of Pag. The map shows...Read more

The island of Hvar on the Adriatic coast of Croatia on a contoured and GPS compatible map from the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, highlighting hiking and cycling trails and various tourist facilities on the western part. On one side the whole island is shown on two panels at 1:40,000; on the reverse Stari Grad and the area west of it are...Read more

The course of the river Drava along the border of Hungary and Croatia and its section in Croatia to is confluence with the Danube on a detailed contoured map at 1:75,000 from Cartographia in Budapest highlighting waymarked and recommended cycling routes, etc.The course of the river is presented on four panels. An overprint highlights waymarked...Read more

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia between Split and Murter on a detailed, indexed map at 1:100,000 from Freytag & Berndt with large icons indicating various facilities including campsites and beaches, ferry connections, etc.Coverage includes Sibenik, Trogir and the islands of Solta and Vis. The map shows local roads, highlighting scenic routes,...Read more

The south-eastern part of the Dinara - Troglav mountain range on the border of southern Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina on a contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:25,000 from the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service. Coverage extends southwards from the peak of Troglav to Maljkovo near the Perucko Lake.Contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief...Read more

Self guided walking tour in Croatia. Sample the celebrated wines of Croatia while you explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik's fortified Old Town.
This is a diverse and relaxed tour that allows you to experience the historic city of Dubrovnik as well as beautiful coastal walking and the undiscovered villages and...Read more

Walking Tour in Croatia. Get off the beaten track and enjoy walking through Istria's untouched interior and coastline. Often referred to as the 'Adriatic Tuscany’, Istria is sure to charm you.
Follow trails through magnificent rolling landscapes along sparkling turquoise coastlines and revel in the relaxed way of life. Enjoy stays in medieval...Read more